Pine Snake ~ Pituophis melanoleucus
Adult body length: 48 – 68 inches
Body length at birth: 19 – 20 inches
Typical diet: Gophers, small mammals and birds
The Pine Snake is a non-venomous snake
that is found throughout the southeastern
U.S. and into Mexico. These snake are almost
rare to find for they spend 85% of their time
in gopher borrows. When encountered they
stay in a striking position and will strike if
necessary. These snake can grow to a very large
size and they are known to hiss loudly.
